Royal Decree promotes Crown Prince to rank of major in JAF
AMMAN — A Royal Decree has been issued, promoting HRH Crown Prince Hussein to the rank of major in the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF).T ...
Jordan condemns Israeli attacks on UNRWA shelter in Gaza
Jun 07, 2024
JCC delegation, Omani economy minister discuss trade, investment relations in Berlin
Jun 07, 2024
Slovak tourists' charter flight arrives in Aqaba
Jun 07, 2024

Local

IFC launches 1001 Stars to empower economically disadvantaged groups

By Maria Weldali - Jun 07, 2024

AMMAN — Creating a sky of opportunity for priority groups, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on Thursday launched the 1001 Stars ...

Inscriptions of Wadi Rum: Studying ancient Nomadic life

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Jun 07, 2024

AMMAN – The late Australian scholar from The University of Sydney, William Jobling, meticulously studied inscriptions in the Wadi Rum back i ...

JAF sends two airdrops to southern Gaza Strip

By JT - Jun 07, 2024

AMMAN — The Jordanian Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF) carried out on Thursday two more airdrops to the southern of the war-torn Gaza Strip in c ...

Region

Sudan committee says at least 104 killed in village attack

By AFP - Jun 07, 2024

PORT SUDAN, Sudan — A Sudanese pro-democracy activists' committee Thursday reported "more than 104" dead in a single day when paramilitary f ...

Egypt gets 'positive signs' from Hamas on Gaza truce — report

By AFP - Jun 07, 2024

Syrian arrested after shooting near US embassy in Beirut — army

By AFP - Jun 06, 2024

Israel bombs Gaza as mediators to discuss truce-hostage plan

By AFP - Jun 06, 2024

Qatar says no 'clear position' from Israel on Gaza truce deal

By AFP - Jun 05, 2024

World

Biden warns democracy 'at risk' as leaders mark D-Day

By AFP - Jun 07, 2024

OMAHA BEACH, France — US President Joe Biden on Thursday warned on the 80th anniversary of D-Day that democracy around the world was at risk ...

Spain joins S. Africa's Gaza case at UN top court

By AFP - Jun 07, 2024

Slovenia latest European nation to recognise Palestinian state

By AFP - Jun 06, 2024

Hunter Biden gun trial hears from his ex as first lady looks on

By AFP - Jun 06, 2024

Slovenia recognises Palestinian state, defying delay bid

By AFP - Jun 05, 2024

Business

ECB starts cutting rates, but warns on inflation

By AFP - Jun 07, 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank (ECB) made its first interest rate cut since 2019 Thursday, reducing borrowing costs from rec ...

WBG visits sweets factory in Amman it supports under women empowerment programme
JBA, South African embassy discuss economic cooperation

Features

Alec Baldwin, facing manslaughter trial, to star in reality show

By AFP - Jun 06, 2024

LOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin is to star in a reality TV show, the US actor announced on Tuesday, a month before he stands trial for manslaught ...

Dior heads to Scotland for latest ‘cruise’ show
The winners take it all: ABBA members get royal honours

Sports

Jordan hosts Tajikistan in vital World Cup qualifier

By Aline Bannayan - Jun 06, 2024

AMMAN — All eyes are on Jordan’s national team when they host Tajikistan Thursday evening in a vital match determining qualifiers from Group ...

France, England lead the contenders as Germany hosts Euro 2024
Djokovic stages French Open escape act, Medvedev out


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